What braided line to use for hand tying jigs?

[Branden C.]

I want to start hand tying jigs, buzzbaits, and spinnerbaits but I am not sure what lb braid to use to do so. Most of the jigs are about 1/4 oz - 3/4 oz, buzzbaits and spinnerbaits around 1/4 oz - 1/2 oz, but the most common weight for all being 3/8 oz.

[livin2fish]

"smalljaw" has some videos on YouTube for beginning jig tying, and I think he addresses the braid he uses and the glue as well as the "tools".

And welcome to the Forum! 

[MickD]

Fly tying thread is what I use, allows plenty of wraps before building up into too big a wrap.  Followed by a good, hard, head cement.  I like UV curing epoxy, Solarex blue.

[FishinBuck07]

Fly tying thread and Sally Hanson hard as nails for the top coat over the thread

[Tim Kelly]

A couple of turns of copper wire, twist strands together, clip off and fold flat, job done.

[Jig Man]

You can use what ever size line you want or any type of thread.  They all will work.  However, wire tying is a lot faster, easier and more permanent.  Plus you dont need a bobbin or whip finisher.  Floral wire is cheap, easy to find and works great.

[Branden C.]

Thank you for all the replies guys.??

[Oregon Native]

For whatever it's worth I use six or eight lb braid and I usually get it at sportsman shows.  It's cheaper and I can get a lot for next to nothing.

[2tall79]

nylon upholstery thread

[mc6524]

I use 24ga floral wire in a green color.  Works great, just twist with a needle nose and cut